Background
Holmes, James Murray was born on September 30, 1919 in Doaktown, New Brunswick, Canada. Son of Akeley and Elsie (Murray) Holmes.
Holmes, James Murray was born on September 30, 1919 in Doaktown, New Brunswick, Canada. Son of Akeley and Elsie (Murray) Holmes.
Bachelor of Science, University New Brunswick, 1940. Master of Arts, University Western Ontario, 1942. Doctor of Philosophy, McGill University, 1944.
Sessional lecturer, McGill University, 1946-1948; lecturer, Carleton U., 1948-1949; assistant professor, Carleton U., 1949-1953; associate professor, Carleton U., 1953-1961; professor of chemistry, Carleton U., 1961-1984; Adjunct Professor, Carleton U., 1984-1986; department chairman, Carleton U., 1957-1973.
Member Ontario Committee University Affairs, 1972-1974. Board governors Carleton University, 1972-1981. Served with Canada Army, 1944-1946.
Fellow Chemical Institute Canada (Chemical Education award 1973). Member Ontario confederation University Faculty Association (chairman executive member 1966-1969), Canada Association University Teachers (executive committee 1971-1972), American Chemical Society, Royal Chemical Society (England), Sigma Xi. Clubs: Ottawa Hunt and Golf.
Married Helen Hargrave Hill, September 6, 1946. Children— Janet (deceased), John, Jean.